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What is Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR)?

Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) is the internal resistance in capacitors and inductors that causes energy dissipation. Lower ESR improves the performance of capacitors in high-frequency and power applications, such as switching power supplies.

 

 

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Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)

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